Tag: Federal Highway Administration
R.I. bridge, road projects get $60.3M in federal funding
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation will receive more than $60.3 million for road and bridge work and to advance existing transportation projects...
WalletHub: R.I. energy costs 15th most expensive in nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the 15th most expensive state when it comes to household energy costs in the U.S., according to a report...
Measures on car premiums struggle to gain traction
When state Rep. David Morales submitted legislation in February that would prohibit auto insurance companies from using any information other than driving records when...
New weight limit on Mt. Hope Bridge may ‘crimp’ freight transport
PROVIDENCE – For years, the maximum weight allowed per vehicle crossing the 6,000-foot-long Mount Hope Bridge was 40 tons, or 80,000 pounds.
But updated federal...
Does Rhode Island deserve its reputation for having among the worst...
A new yearlong study of internet searches on pothole-related complaints ranks Rhode Island third worst in the nation.
The Nov. 14 study from QuoteWizard by...
App launches to reduce traffic, driving time in Providence
PROVIDENCE – An app designed to help drivers reduce their time behind the wheel has hit the streets in Providence.
GoEzy, an app developed by...
DEM announces $1.6M in grants for public trail projects
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is seeking applicants for $1.6 million in federal funding for recreational trail projects, the agency announced...
Rhode Island cleared to proceed with Newport Pell Bridge approaches
NEWPORT – The Federal Highway Administration has cleared work on the proposed reconstruction of the Pell Bridge approaches in Newport, finding it would have...
RIDOT to begin exit renumbering of I-195 in Dec.
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin its renumbering of exits on Interstate 195 from Interstate 95 to the Massachusetts...
R.I. receives additional $19.6M from feds for transportation improvements
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive $19.6 million in additional federal funds for transportation infrastructure upgrades this year, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., announced Sept....